Bucks at 76ers 4/4/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 4:49 AM ET

In the first game of a Thursday night NBA on TNT doubleheader, the Philadelphia 76ers will visit Fiserv Forum to battle the Milwaukee Bucks.

This will be the second of a back-to-back for Philadelphia, who was torched for 42 points during the first quarter of last night’s 130-122 road loss against Atlanta. The 76ers out rebounded the Hawks by a 57-44 margin and shot 46 percent from the field.

Philadelphia guard J.J. Redick tallied a team high 30 points on a 10-for-22 shooting performance. Ben Simmons added 15 points and 15 rebounds in a losing effort for the 76ers.
The Milwaukee Bucks have won 32 of their 38 home games and are looking to clinch homecourt advantage throughout the postseason. On Monday, Milwaukee exploded for 40 points over the final 12 minutes of a 131-121 road victory against Brooklyn. The Bucks forced 23 turnovers and assisted on 28 of their 47 made field goals.

All five Milwaukee starters scored in double figures and were led by Eric Bledsoe with 29 points. MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Bucks.

Milwaukee G Khris Middleton has missed the last two games with a groin injury and is listed as probable for this matchup. These two teams rank in the top seven in the league in offensive efficiency, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on Milwaukee to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win and cover ATS 124-113.

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